Emergency services continue to battle two out-of-control bushfires, including one threatening 10 properties at Coomba Park, south of Forster.
Meanwhile, a bushfire at Taree South caused chaos for motorists, when it jumped the Pacific Highway at around 1:30 this afternoon.
The Taree service centre had to be evacuated and both lanes remain closed to traffic.
Strong and gusty winds fuelled the fire, pushing it east towards Old Bar.
Fire crews, assisted by water-bombing aircraft, are now working to protect properties at Pampoolah.
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